Does Alcohol Consumption Exacerbate the Mental Health Consequences of Interpersonal Violence?

@article{Kaplan2012DoesAC,
  title={Does Alcohol Consumption Exacerbate the Mental Health Consequences of Interpersonal Violence?},
  author={Lauren M Kaplan and Terrence D. Hill and Gini Mann-Deibert},
  journal={Violence Against Women},
  year={2012},
  volume={18},
  pages={289 - 308}
}
Although studies show that interpersonal violence is associated with poorer mental health, few studies specify the conditions under which victimization can be more or less detrimental to psychological well-being. Building on previous research, the authors test whether the association between interpersonal violence and psychological distress is moderated by alcohol consumption. Our analysis of longitudinal data from the Welfare, Children, and Families project suggests that interpersonal violence… 
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